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Prostate Surgery With Bilateral Lymph node dissection

Posted by soli @soli, Aug 27 2:12pm

Since I was recently dagnosed with prostate cancer (Gleason 3+7, PSA: 14.5, and GPS score of 47), my urologist is planning a surgery next week which will involve bilateral lymph node dissection to determine the spread of the cancer. I am very worried about the potential added surgical complications associsted with the lymph node dissection and also about lingering side effects.

Has anyone who has experienced this lymph node dissection or know about it give me ideas of what to expect?

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ucla2025 | @ucla2025 | Sep 11 5:30pm
In reply to @beachdayz5 "Yes, I feel your pain about the insurance companies. Have you tried to call them yourself..." + (show)
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Yes, I feel your pain about the insurance companies. Have you tried to call them yourself and tell them this is time sensitive? I think taking names and calling them might help, it certainly won't hurt. I hope you hear something soon.

So they won't let you schedule the PMSA pet scan just to at least get him on the schedule while you wait for insurance? Sending positive vibes your way.

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Just got a call about the insurance. Our order for the PSMA pet scan is finally approved. This is the only good news I’ve had since this whole journey started. YAY!!!

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